Team USA: Who Will Be The Flag Bearer For The United States At The 2016 Rio Olympics?

Michael Phelps will start the end of his Olympic career with one of the most respected and prized honors as Team USA’s flag bearer for the 2016 Rio Summer Games Opening Ceremony on Friday at Maracana Stadium.

The United States Olympic Committee announced the decision Wednesday morning following a vote by all Team USA members.

Phelps, who’s already claimed a record 22 medals and 18 golds over the last three Olympics, is the first male swimmer to qualify for five games and will compete in three individual events in Rio.